Seriously though, my father was the first African American to sign a contract with the Metropolitan Opera so I grew up with classical music and jazz in the home all the time. Bobby McFerrin africanamericanclassical Change image and share on social
I prepared five songs, I sang them, and he hired me. I started working about a month later at the piano bar. Bobby McFerrin barhiremonth Change image and share on social
It's not that I don't love the song. My songs are like my children: some you want around and some you want to send off to college as soon as possible. Bobby McFerrin childcollegelove Change image and share on social
My father was a very disciplined singer who worked hard at his craft, and I was around that growing up. Bobby McFerrin craftdisciplinefather Change image and share on social
I'd actually been making my living as an organist with bands since I was probably 15 or 16 years old, and then as a senior in high school I put together a jazz quintet called The Bobby Mack Jazz Quintet. Bobby McFerrin bandbobbycall share on social
I don't want anything to get in the way of me and my singing. I want my mind as clear as possible. Bobby McFerrin clearmindsing Change image and share on social
I do a lot of performing, but don't get a chance to go to the studio and write good music. Bobby McFerrin chancegoodlot Change image and share on social
I want to write a book of poetry, as well as children's stories. Bobby McFerrin bookchildpoetry Change image and share on social
I grew up in a time when being a musician and learning to be a musician was actually very wonderful. Bobby McFerrin growlearnmusician Change image and share on social
I like to use the audience as my color palette, my instrument. Bobby McFerrin audiencecolorinstrument Change image and share on social
